A man was arrested Friday night at LeBron James' residence in Brentwood, California, after Los Angeles police responded to a reported potential burglary, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed. The unnamed suspect was taken into custody at the scene and booked on stalking charges. Police were called to the home at 9:39 p.m. on Friday. According to reports, the suspect claimed to be James' son when speaking with officers. James' representatives declined to comment on the incident.
James, who has played for the Los Angeles Lakers for the past eight seasons, reportedly signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in the offseason and is splitting time between Philadelphia and New York City. The 76ers were in Cleveland on Friday night for an NBA Cup game against the Cavaliers, which they lost 119-95. James is averaging 14.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game in eight appearances this season, his 24th in the NBA. The 76ers, who added James and Jaylen Brown as star additions this offseason, are 8-2 and sit atop the Eastern Conference.
